Last week a few friends from work and I decided to take advantage of Charlotte Restaurant Week, also known as “The Queen’s Feast”. Since 2 of the girls were in from Florida and Georgia – we decided to head somewhere Uptown. After glancing through the menu options of uptown restaurants – we went with Blackfinn. We picked Blackfinn because:
A: They were located in the heart of Uptown @ The Epicentre
B: Their 3 options included steak, chicken, or seafood
C: Their set menu also included 1 free adult beverage!
It was so great to catch up with friends and eat some yummy food. I went with the Coconut Shrimp, Field Greens Salad w/balsamic vinegrette and Salmon w/aspargus. It was delish!
Afterwards, I was feeling pretty sleepy and my feet were killing – but the girls wanted to get one more drink – so I went with them to Howl at the Moon. Okay, seriously? I LOOOOOVED piano bars…….in 2001. I tolerated them in 2002. But now? ICK! Especially on a Wednesday night – such a weird crowd! Anyway, I grabbed and ice water and hung for another 20 minutes or so before calling it a night. It was great seeing you girls!
Saturday morning we went to celebrate our good friend, Nathan who completed his first triathalon! So inspiring! I just kept thinking – I could do this! What is holding me back from doing this?
His wife set up an amazing brunch for friends – so J and I rode our bikes the 5 miles to their house to eat. It wasn’t so bad on the way there, as it was still 9 AM and maybe in the 80s. But by the time we left, it was almost noon and it was HOOOOOOOOOT!!! But we sucked it up and rode the 5 miles back home. We spent the rest of the afternoon running a few errands and then hit up the pool.
That night we went to see “Inception”. Everyone has been raving about it – so we had to see what all the fuss was about. And quite frankly? I didn’t love it! In fact, I barely could stay awake through it! Am I the only one who didn’t love it?
Today J & I set a goal to run an entire 5k with the treadmill set at 6.0. I was determined to finish a 5k in 30 minutes – and according to the treadmill, I did it! But according to my Nike + iPod app – my time was 32:05. I am not sure what to believe – but I do know my speed is improving! Maybe by Saturday I can kick it up to 6.1 or 6.2?
Busy week ahead – so I’m hittin’ the sack!
G’Nite!
